AKG K712 Pro Reference Studio Headphones

AKG K712 Pro Reference Studio Headphones

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Very Bad Build Quality by AKG Slowakei

Jul 11, 2016

I was lucky to use my brand new unit for two or three times. When I was trying to change the cable, the mini XLR port got into my hand with couple of wires. So when I see little bit further I saw that there were no threads inside the housing but in the XLR port. It is totally a design fault.. might be the whole production line lot could be effected with this issue. So I return this product back to thomann and they have replaced with ano... Show More

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Takes some time, but worth it

Aug 16, 2015

AKG headphones have been lifelong companions to me. STarted out with a K-171 which served me well for 12 years, then moved on to K-240 MKII, which has been unbeaten so far... until now. Unfortunately the first pair arrived with a manufacturing fault, but Thomann did a stellar job replacing the unit with a good one. Doesn't score good points for quality control on AKG's side, but I guess these things happen (hence 4 stars for quality instead ... Show More

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Perfect for Mastering

Jun 13, 2017

These headphones are highly recommendable for any studio mixing or mastering applications. The sound is totally flat, natural and neutral. I was surprised at the frequency response, even at extremely low sub frequencies. Upon running through a few of my multi-track mixes which are in progress, I picked up on a few bogus midi notes, several octaves down. These had not been detected by either my studio monitors or previous headphones. I feel confid... Show More

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Jesus christ

Sep 8, 2017

Pros Natural and neutral sound Extreme comfort Wide soundstage Cons Not too exciting For professional use Open-back (can be a con for some) My Personal Opinion: These are the best headphones I have ever heard. By far. Because I am a home studio user I don't have the means to use monitors for mixing but these are perfect. I mean they have absolutely no competitors in this price range, and for me they blow HD800's out of the water... Show More

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Excellent headphones!

Oct 22, 2018

I've bought these headphones for mixing and mastering in my home studio, as I needed a lot more accuracy for the final results than my nearfield monitors can give. I like to work on my monitors but when it comes to some crucial details I trust only them. They are open, wide, very accurate as much as very light and comfortable. Actually, I forget I wear them sometimes. Now, the issue is that you are going to need definately a good head... Show More

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AKG K-712 Pro Headphones

Sep 13, 2014

I've been using these for the last week or so, and i'm extremely happy with them. I owned a pair of k240 Mk2s previously, which are great, but my son jumped up and down on them! They were robust and sounded good for most applications but the 712s are a big step up in quality. I'm confident that i can put an accurate mix together on these headphones before taking it across to my main monitors, the low end in particular is very accurate and transpa... Show More

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Great headphones for mixing

Oct 6, 2018

I have been using these for a year now and am as pleased with them as I was when I got them. I mainly use them for mixing. In late hours my monitors (Yamaha HS80) are simply too loud. I am happy to say that they can be replaced at least while mixing, for mastering I still prefer the monitors. The K-712 phones have a very good flat frequency response without colouring the sound too much. For that reason, some may be disappointed comparing them wit... Show More

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AKG's K712 headphones sound amazing, but...

Aug 20, 2017

Been using AKG K712 phones for a week now. Amazingly true sound, BEST EVER. But I get headaches in under an hour of mixing at low level. The fit is too tight on my head, which measures 148mm between the bones just behind the center-point above my ears: a normal size, I am told. The phones have no adjustment. My wife also complains about the tightness, and about the automatic phone cup placement hanging too low: again, no adjustment. My other conc... Show More

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Amazing headphones

May 26, 2019

I bought these mainly to produce and listen to techno and house. At first I was a bit dissapointed, since they lack a bit of bass, but over the hours of listening to music they start feeling amazing. They are very good for mixing and listening to any kind of music. I would recommend using a piece of software to boost your lows however when listening to music heavier on bass. Comfort wise also they feel as if you don't even have them on at ti... Show More

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Excellent reference headphones

Dec 11, 2014

These headphones sound excellent. They aren't hyped in any way and the detail and clarity is sublime. I would not mix primarily on headphones, but these are perfect for referencing mixes or sorting out the lows and highs which are either hyped or inaudible through monitors. I also trust these headphones if I think my speakers or room are lying to me, so these are a great option for the mix engineer who works on location or travels lots. They seem... Show More

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Studio Headphones

Dec 10, 2016

I use these headphones as reference for mixing/mastering and composing on the go and as a second check after my studio monitors. Very happy about the sound and build quality, I do wear them 6-8h./day quite often and they stay comfortable. The only thing that I had to get used to is the somewhat more "solid" memory foam; this means they sit a bit more loosely on the head, but very comfortable to wear for longer periods. They are quite bi... Show More

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The best headphones i have owned to date

Sep 30, 2016

Over the years I've been in many different studios but there was one thing that stayed the same across all of them - a pair of AKG headphones. So when I decided to get a reference headphone for mixing the choice was obvious (for me). Pros: -Easily the most detailed headphones I've heard -Balanced sound -The most comfortable headphones to wear. The self-adjusting headband helps a lot Cons: -They are mostly plastic and feel a... Show More

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Impressive sound with amazing price

Jan 19, 2017

The sound it sing is so impressive. You feel like sitting at the right angle where the band what you at. The earmuffs are so comfortable, so you may not be bothered by it as a long term listening. Finally, and the most impressive thing for me is that you don't actually need an expensive amp to drive this earphone. Right, I good amp and good DAC can push it to the extreme, but it also can just plug-in to your source device, like iphone or computer and listen to the music on Youtube. You still can be deeply impressed by the space that it define. Just plug it in, and enjoy your music!

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Best headphone I've ever had

Oct 23, 2017

I wanted a reference studio headphone for mixing/mastering orchestral music, and listening to music at home. This AKG suits both of my needs. Pros: - Incredible space - Outstanding clarity. - Flat sound (not too much basses and highs). - Comes with two cables. - Comfortable even after hours wearing it. Cons: - The build quality could be a bit better: when I move my head sometimes I hear some sort of crackling noise. In summary, this is an amazing headphone. I recommend everyone to consider buying this headphone (and a good quality amplifier of course).

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Dec 12, 2016

I've read a lot about the K712 and finally decided to buy them. Thomann had the best price that I could find given my location (Romania) They arrived via UPS in about a week. I am using them for listening to music from Tidal HiFi subscription using an extenal DAC and speaker amplifier with hedphones output. So far I love them. They are super comfortable. The sound is awesome, detailed, with a great soundstage. Thw highs are not as powerful as the ones from Beyerdynamic DT770, but I like more the natural sound of the K712 more. The cable being detachable is a plus.

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These sound great.

Apr 10, 2015

These headphones sound amazing. They are open ear so be sure you are in a quiet room. Then just relax and listen to the music the way it was actually recorded. I hear new things in songs I have been listening to for years with these headphones. I mixed some music with them and the mixes were really nicely balanced. I don't use these headphones with a power amp but I hope to one day. I heard they really open up with a power amp. Until then they still sound amazing right out of the box. No complaints.

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AKG K712 HEADPHONES

Nov 3, 2015

I needed something accurate to check mixes and edits. I had been using the K701 cans which I like better because they are *NOT* accurate - they're I guess what's called an audiophile headphone. The K712s are accurate. I think for 10x the cost, I'd prefer Stax electrostatic - but that's not going to happen here. So it's K712s around here, and they actually are fairly comfortable and sound great (except on bad mixes!). For $ you really get quite a nice product, and they deliver as promised.

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Great Headphone

Apr 18, 2015

I needed to replace my Beyerdynamic DT990 and decided to give a shot to this AKG model. Really great soundstage. Might not be the most music enjoyable headphone, but it is extremely revealing and helpful for mixing your tracks. Comfort wise its unbeatable, sometimes you forget you even have it on. I did need to buy a headphone amp to fully enjoy this headphone, as even those it has low impedance, it requires a good amount of power to drive. Definitely Recommended!

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The test of time

Aug 22, 2019

Been through most headphones <$1500 Focal Clears, Audeze, Sennhieser. And through them all the k712 represents some of the best value price to performance out there. They are light, very comfortable and have easily replaceable parts and around 90% as good at a totl headphones, i can't recommend them enough. They have a lovely natural sound signature and extend well in the bass region, great for both pleasure and production listening.

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Poor design, good sound

Apr 16, 2019

The system AKG uses - spring and suspension doesn't last long. The whole thing is poorly designed, the ear-cups are too large, memory foam doesn't really work and the sound is only good. One thing I really like is the mini xlr plug. A Sennheiser HD600 or 650 will outperform this product many times over, be it in comfort or sound depth. I got an incomplete package - missing the coiled cable.

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AKG k712 PRO are simply superb.

Aug 13, 2014

Listening to classical music and opera with the K 712 has become a truly exciting experience reveiling superb dynamic range,definition,transient response and nuances,never heard before with other premium headphones.Highly recommended for music enthusiasts and recording engineers.These headphones also sound excellent on Sony Walkman CD players.

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Did not disappoint

Aug 14, 2018

Hello, I read many reviews and had high expectations. After a few minutes of listening, I can conclude that the Akg K712 are worth every penny. Everything just slows down and you can enjoy the details. The purchase through Thomann was a breeze and received the Headphones within four working days, Germany to Sweden. Regards

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The Best Hi-Fi Headphones

Jan 30, 2015

If you want real, clear and colorful sound then take K712. The only alternative is K701, but you get what you pay for. For a week I tested a lot of models of Shure, Audio-Technica, Sennhiser, Alesis (terrible ones), AKG. Important note: Be sure, Sennheiser HD600 has nothing to do with the High-Fidelity. Too much bass and treble.

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Amazing headphones

Aug 28, 2017

AKG K-712 are the best headphones I've ever used. The sound quality and stage sound are second to none. For me they are ideal for mixing, listening and piano/bass playing. The only thing where they might be improved is comfort of use - the leather belt is not ideal (my DT-770 are much better in this regard).

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